Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting daily human resources operations with a strong emphasis on payroll administration. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing while assisting with employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and HR policies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and knowledgeable in both HR practices and payroll systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and manage payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
- Maintain payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits
- Coordinate with finance and external vendors on payroll-related matters
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and payroll regulations
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes
- Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity
- Support benefits administration, including enrollments and employee inquiries
- Address employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, and HR policies
- Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures
- Support employee relations efforts and help resolve workplace issues
- Prepare HR and payroll reports as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–5 years of HR experience, with hands-on payroll processing responsibilities
- Knowledge of payroll systems and HRIS platforms
- Understanding of labor laws and payroll regulations
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills